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Sun Ayurveda Treatment : Panchakarma

Panchakarma

Ayurveda has given the world a considerable measure of things. These things have changed the way individuals live and they have made the progress from a world loaded with ailments to the world perfectly fit and healthy. The significance of Ayurveda is tremendous and it is without a doubt the main practice with regards to alternate forms of medicine.

The name Panchakarma literally means “Five Actions” which is well-suited given the fact that this technique relies upon five distinctive basic activities that control the body. Panchakarma treatments are the five-fold Ayurveda cleansing therapies which get to the root cause of the problem and eliminate the deep seated toxic metabolites (Ama) from the body thereby restoring equilibrium of the doshas and promoting healthy tissues.

Panchakarma is the ultimate Ayurvedic detoxification of body and mind. It also strengthens the immune system to restore health and well-being. It is a compendium of therapies that are highly individualized based on the Ayurvedic constitution type (Prakruti), imbalances (if any), digestive fire, age, immune status, health conditions & many other factors. Depending on an individual’s needs all or part of five therapies are utilized.

This Ayurvedic, Panchakarma treatment helps remove morbid impurities from the nearest channel of the body through five therapies like

  • Vamana (Medicated vomiting/Emesis therapy)
  • Virechana (Medicated purgation therapy)
  • Basti (Medicated enema therapy)
  • Nasya (Nasal instillation therapy)
  • Raktamokshana (Bloodletting therapy).

Apart from providing curative line of treatment, Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies help in promotion of health & wellness and prevention of diseases, which is beneficial for both diseased and healthy. The body has to be purified with suitable Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies for enhancing better absorption of herbs and Rasayana (Ayurvedic Rejuvenation) therapies. There are three sequential steps in carrying out Panchakarma treatments in the classical way. They are Purvakarma, Pradhana Karma and Paschat Karma.

 

Purvakarma(Preparatory procedure)
For proper and effective administration of Panchakarma, it is essential to prepare the patient before Panchakarma by Deepana – Pachana, Snehana and Swedana treatments.

  • Deepana – Pachana (Herbs to increase digestive fire and to promote digestion) – Oral administration of Deepana – Pachana (Digestive) herbs in the form of powder, tablet or decoctions help to enhance Agni (Digestive fire) and liquefy Ama (toxic metabolites) so that it can be eliminated from the body by Panchakarma treatments.
  • Snehana (Internal and External Oleation) –Snehana is the process of administration of fats internally in the form of medicated ghee and externally in the form of Ayurveda oil massages. Suitable medicated ghee is administered orally in an increasing dose for a period of 3 – 7 days depending upon the severity of the condition and nature of the patient. Snehana helps in mobilization of the vitiated dosha from the site of morbidity.
  • Swedana (Sudation) – After Abhyanga (Therapeutic massage), Swedana is administered. Swedana is the procedure of inducing perspiration by application of heat to the body. This helps in liquefying the vitiated doshas and bringing them to the gastrointestinal tract from where they are eliminated by various Panchakarma treatments.

 

Pradhana Karma/Panchakarma therapies (Main detoxification procedures)

  • Vaman: Vamana treatment is a medicated emesis therapy that removes Kapha toxins accumulated in the body. According to Ayurveda, psoriasis is caused due to the imbalance of Kapha dosha, which makes Vamana therapy as one of the most effective treatment procedures for psoriasis. The treatment is also prescribed to people with bronchial asthma, gastritis, skin disorders, sinusitis, diabetes and neurological ailments related to Kapha dosha.
  • Virechan: In virechana therapy is defined as the medicated purgation therapy, which cleanses the Pitta and purifies blood, by clearing the toxins from the body. this treatment is a flushing of the whole gastro-intestinal track with herbal laxatives. This powerful treatment quickly reduces body heat (pitta); liver, gallbladder and colon congestion and helps improve rashes, itching, skin inflammation and acne while also improving digestion and boosting metabolism, in this method of detoxification and purification, the doshas are removed in the form of faeces through the rectum. The purgative medicines given to the patient are heavy in action (and therefore help to bring down the doshas) and have a tendency to produce heat which aims in eradication of the doshas. Virechana karma is basically a medicated purgation therapy which removes from the body.
  • Basti: Basti refer to Enema therapy. Ayurvedic Basti involves injecting herbal substances like oil and decoction in a liquid medium into the intestine. Basti means the urinary bladder. In ancient times, the urinary bladder of animals was used to give enemas. It is prescribed mainly for people with Vata dosha.
    Basti is considered to be one of the most important therapies as it works to keep a check on the Vata Dosha. The Vata dosha is the root cause for a majority of diseases. It also moves the other two Doshas Kapha and Pitta which results in their imbalance. Keeping Vata under control is a proactive measure to keep diseases at bayTypes of Basti

    Asthapan Basti
    Asthapan Basti or the enema therapy is also called as Niruhana Basti. This basti helps in removing the doshas (stuck inside the body tissues) in the form of faeces. Judging by the form of the disease, properties and actions of the medicines to be used, time of the day, type of the season and whether the patient is strong enough to respond to the treatment, this Basti, when given to the patient, purifies all the body pores. More often Aasthapan Vasti is given in the disease of the large intestine and the digestive tract.

    Anuvasan Basti
    If the roots of the tree are filled with water, it also fills the tree with leaves, flowers and fruit. Similarly, inside the detoxified and purified body (from which the aggravated doshas have been removed), this particular Basti provides vigor, vitality and strength to the body. In this method of treatment, medicated oils are given in enemas that lubricate the body tissues. It works by purifying and nourishing the seven dhatus (body tissues) inside the body viz. Rasa, Rakta, Maans, Medha, Asthi, Majjha and Shukra (Juice, blood, muscle, fat, bone, bone marrow and semen) dhatus or the body tissues. Furthermore it helps in holistic healing and thus enhancing the total health of the individual.

    UttaraBasti:
    Here the enema is administered through the urethra for men and vagina for men. This is not prescribed for people with diabetes.

 

  • Nasya: This treatment is extremely effective in clearing and purging the head area. It is a process by which drug in the form of medicated oil, fresh herbal juice and herbal powder is administered through the nostrils. If ‘Nasyakarma’ is done properly and regularly it will keep the person’s eye, nose and ear unimpaired. It also prevents the early graying of hair and beard. Nasyakarma will prevent the falling of hair. It will ensure growth of hair and alleviate diseases like cervical spondylitis, headache, facial paralysis, hemiplegia, diseases of nose, frozen shoulder, hemi crania, coryza, sinusitis, mental disorders parkinsonism and skin complaints. Nasyakarma will enhance the activity of sense organs and prevent the diseases of head (urdhwanga). It will prevent the early aging process.
  • Raktamokshan (Bloodletting) Bloodletting is used to eliminate toxins that are absorbed into the bloodstream through the gastrointestinal tract. This process purifies the blood. It is used for disorders such as repeated attacks of skin disorders such as urticaria, rash, eczema, acne, scabies, leukoderma, chronic itching and hives. It is also often effective for enlarged liver and spleen, hemochromatosis, and for gout.Raktamokshan is the traditional Ayurvedic method for purification and cleansing of the blood. Toxins present in the gastro-intestinal tract are absorbed into the blood and circulated throughout the body.

 

Paschat Karma (Post Panchakarma / Follow up Regimen)

For enhanced benefits after Ayurveda Panchakarma treatments, one should avoid both diet and lifestyle that contribute to illness. Follow up regimen in regard to diet and lifestyle helps to intensify Agni (digestive and metabolic fire), restore physical strength as well as optimum functioning of the body systems. Post Panchakarma regimen includes intake of wholesome food and avoidance of day sleep & physical and mental over-strain.

The name Panchakarma literally means “Five Actions” which is well-suited given the fact that this technique relies upon five distinctive basic activities that control the body. Panchakarma treatments are the five-fold Ayurveda cleansing therapies which get to the root cause of the problem and eliminate the deep seated toxic metabolites (Ama) from the body thereby restoring equilibrium of the doshas and promoting healthy tissues.

Panchakarma is the ultimate Ayurvedic detoxification of body and mind. It also strengthens the immune system to restore health and well-being. It is a compendium of therapies that are highly individualized based on the Ayurvedic constitution type (Prakruti), imbalances (if any), digestive fire, age, immune status, health conditions & many other factors. Depending on an individual’s needs all or part of five therapies are utilized.

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